Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa Reject False Visa Claim Ahead of State Visit
Officials debunk rumors of a French visa rejection for Sri Lanka's president, citing domestic priorities and diplomatic protocols…
Romania’s Visa Waiver Status Rescinded Over 8.41% Refusal Rate and Security Concerns, Says Interim Foreign Minister
Romania remains excluded from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program in 2026 due to an 8.41% refusal rate and…
Canadians Must Present Valid Passport or NEXUS Card for US Entry, Not Form PPTC 153
Form PPTC 153 is a passport application, not a U.S. visa waiver. Canadians still need valid travel documents…
Putin Extends Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Nationals Until December 31, 2027
Russia extended visa-free entry for Chinese nationals through December 31, 2027. The 30-day waiver covers short visits for…
Tampa and Des Moines International Airports Join TSA’s Gold+ Privatization Model
Tampa and Des Moines airports become the first to adopt TSA Gold+, privatizing both security staffing and technology…
Estonia Confirms No Visa on Arrival: 90-Day Schengen Limit Applies
Estonia confirms no visa on arrival policy for 2026. Travelers must use the digital Entry/Exit System and respect…
Thailand Approves 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Indian Travellers, Royal Gazette Confirms
Thailand replaces temporary 60-day stays with a permanent 30-day visa exemption for Indian tourists in 2026, requiring a…
Cyprus Progresses on US Visa Waiver Program After Department of Homeland Security Delegation Visit Hosted by U.S. Embassy in Nicosia
DHS officials visited Cyprus in July 2026 for a final Visa Waiver Program assessment, focusing on border security…
NTSB Report Details Charleston Collision Between All Nippon Airways and Breeze Airways Jets
NTSB blames improper parking and pilot error for the 2025 Charleston airport collision between Breeze and ANA jets;…
Puerto Rico to Require REAL ID, Visa, or ESTA for Travelers in 2026
TSA enforces a $45 fee and extra screening for travelers to Puerto Rico without REAL ID in 2026.…
EU Plans 2-Year Multiple-Entry Schengen Visas for Trusted Turkish Travellers
The EU is developing a new 2-to-5-year multiple-entry visa model for trusted Turkish travelers, with technical work beginning…
Press Groups Blast DHS Bid to Tighten Duration of Status for Journalists
New U.S. rules cap foreign journalist visas at 240 days, sparking warnings from press groups about threats to…
President John Dramani Mahama Launches Ghana’s E-Visa Portal and Free Electronic Travel Authorisation
Ghana launched its e-Visa portal on May 25, 2026, offering free entry for African citizens and digitizing security…
Germany Raises Schengen Visa Fee to €90 for Short-Stay Travellers
Germany continues charging €90 for adult Schengen visas following the June 2024 EU-wide increase to improve processing times…